Which action is NOT recommended when you experience a tire blowout?

• A. Keep a firm grip on the wheel, ease off the accelerator, and steer to a safe area; then pull over.
• B. Slam on the brakes immediately.
• C. Ease off the accelerator gradually and steer to the side.
• D. Slow down gradually and pull off the road.

Answer: (B)

When a tire blows out, the priority is to keep control of the vehicle and move safely off the road. Slamming on the brakes is risky because hard braking can cause a sudden and unpredictable loss of control with a flat tire—the car may yank toward the damaged tire or behave erratically. The safer approach is to keep a firm grip on the wheel, ease off the accelerator, and steer smoothly toward a safe area. Once you’re off the roadway and at a safe speed, slow down gradually and pull over. These steps help you maintain control as the vehicle loses traction on the flat tire and guide you to a secure stop.